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Mastering the Guest Experience with Derek Gisriel
April 04, 2025 · 34 min

What if your short-term rental could save you hundreds of thousands in taxes and generate serious cash flow? That’s exactly what happened to Derek Gisreal. In this episode of STR Investing, Derek shares how a single investment—originally just a tax strategy—became a full-fledged short-term rental business.

We cover:

 The tax loophole that saved him nearly $200KHow he tripled the revenue of an existing STRUsing a cash-out refi to scale fasterThe power of personalized guest experiences—handwritten notes, welcome screens, and morePartnering with developers to create STR-ready homes

Derek and his wife turned their passion for travel and design into a profitable STR business. Tune in to hear their journey and get practical tips to optimize your own rental!